Northern Research FacilitiesNorthern Research Facilities
This interactive map shows the locations of the many research stations and other science facilities in Canada's Arctic and Subarctic, as well as what equipment they offer and how to contact their operators.

CNNROCanadian Network of Northern Research Operators (CNNRO)
The Canadian Network of Northern Research Operators (CNNRO) is a forum for operators of the many research facilities scattered across the Canadian Arctic and Subarctic.

SAONSustaining Arctic Observing Networks
The purpose of Sustaining Arctic Observing Networks (SAON) is to enhance Arctic-wide observing activities by facilitating partnerships and synergies among existing observation and data management activities, and to promote sharing and synthesis of data and information.

CNNROThe Canadian Polar Information Network
The Canadian Polar Information Network (CPIN) makes polar data and information from across the country and around the world available to the public.

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100th Anniversary of the Canadian Arctic Expedition 1913-1918

expedition members with dogteam and sled

The Canadian Arctic Expedition of 1913-1918 was Canada’s first major foray into arctic science. Ambitious and controversial, it brought back thousands of artifacts, specimens, photos, films, sound recordings, and reports, that are still used today. Learn more...

What is the Canadian Polar Commission?

 It's Canada’s primary polar knowledge agency. And it also:

• is a point of contact with the Canadian and international polar scientific communities;

• works with Canadian and international institutions to determine scientific and other priorities;

• encourages and facilitates cooperation and collaboration in polar knowledge;

• provides advice to the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.

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